Early Bird Deadline for 6th Annual 'Dusty'
Golf Tournament April 13

Early bird entries for Texas A&M International
University's 6th Annual "Dusty" Golf Tournament are due
Friday, April 13.

The Tournament will take place Friday and Saturday, April
27-28 at the Lake Casa Blanca Golf Course.

Early bird entry is $125 per player if received before April
13 and $150 thereafter. Team entry early bird fee is $375 prior
to April 13 and $450 thereafter. Entry fee includes golf cart and
green fees, gift pack with polo shirt, cap and golfing
accessories and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Awards
Banquet.

The 2001 Dusty Golf Tournament benefits the A&M
International General Scholarship Fund said tournament
coordinator Lisa Morales, the University's director of
development.

"The Dusty Golf Tournament has become a major source of
student scholarship fundraising and fun-raising," she
explained. "We're delighted to be joined by golfers who
return every year to assist us and by new golfers attracted by a
fun tournament and a great way to benefit student
scholarships," Morales explained.

The Tournament format is a three-person scramble with two tee
off times, 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. On Friday,
April 27, from 5-9:30 p.m. Golfers, their friends, event sponsors
and organizers can participate in a reception and silent auction
as well as a variety of skill contests, Morales said.

One highlight of this year's Tournament is a chance to
participate in an additional $50,000 putting contest with the
winner pocketing $25,000 in cash, and donating $25,000 to the
University's Scholarship Fund, she said.

Morales encouraged businesses, organizations or individuals
interested in supporting or participating in the tournament to
contact her at 326.2175. A color brochure will be provided to
those requesting information.

University office hours are from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday. University offices will close Friday afternoon
for Good Friday observation.

Journalists who need additional information or help with
media requests and interviews should contact the Office of Public
Affairs and Information Services at pais@tamiu.edu